firmly

adv.

1. 坚定地；坚固地
   in a strong or definite way
   1. ‘I can manage,’ she said firmly.
      “我应付得了。”她坚定地说。
   2. It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country.
      现在它已稳稳地确立为国内主要品牌之一。
   3. Keep your eyes firmly fixed on the road ahead.
      密切注视路的前方。

1. N-COUNT 商号;商行;公司
   A firm is an organization which sells or produces something or which provides a service which people pay for.
   1. The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses.
      这家公司的雇员期待着发放大笔奖金。
   2. ...a firm of heating engineers.
      供暖工程公司
2. ADJ-GRADED 坚固的;坚硬的;结实的
   If something is firm, it does not change much in shape when it is pressed but is not completely hard.
   1. Fruit should be firm and in excellent condition...
      水果应该硬实完好。
   2. Choose a soft, medium or firm mattress to suit their individual needs.
      针对他们各人不同的需要挑选柔软、软硬适中或者坚硬的床垫。
3. ADJ-GRADED 稳固的;牢固的
   If something is firm, it does not shake or move when you put weight or pressure on it, because it is strongly made or securely fastened.
   1. If you have to climb up, use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder.
      如果非要爬上去，就踩在一个稳固的台子上或者找把结实的梯子。
4. ADJ-GRADED (抓握或动作)强有力的，使上劲的
   If someone's grip is firm or if they perform a physical action in a firm way, they do it with quite a lot of force or pressure but also in a controlled way.
   1. The quick handshake was firm and cool...
      短暂的握手有力沉稳。
   2. He managed to grasp the metal, get a firm grip of it and heave his body upwards.
      他设法牢牢抓住了那个金属物，把整个身子往上提。
5. ADJ-GRADED (人)坚定的，坚决的,强势的
   If you describe someone as firm, you mean they behave in a way that shows that they are not going to change their mind, or that they are the person who is in control.
   1. She had to be firm with him. 'I don't want to see you again.'...
      她不得不对他狠下心来：“我不想再见到你。”
   2. Perhaps they need the guiding hand of a firm father figure.
      也许他们需要一个父亲般严格的指引者。
6. ADJ-GRADED (决定或意见)确定的,不会更改的
   A firm decision or opinion is definite and unlikely to change.
   1. He made a firm decision to leave Fort Multry by boat...
      他打定主意乘船离开穆尔特里堡。
   2. It is my firm belief that an effective partnership approach between police and the public is absolutely necessary.
      我坚信警民之间进行有效合作是绝对必要的。
7. ADJ-GRADED (证据或信息)确切的，确实的，确凿的
   Firm evidence or information is based on facts and so is likely to be true.
   1. This man may have killed others but unfortunately we have no firm evidence...
      这名男子可能还杀害过其他人，只可惜我们没有确凿的证据。
   2. There's unlikely to be firm news about the convoy's progress for some time.
      一段时间内都不大可能会有关于车队行进情况的确切消息。
8. ADJ-GRADED (控制、基础、位置等)坚实的，不可动摇的
   You use firm to describe control or a basis or position when it is strong and unlikely to be ended or removed.
   1. Although the Yakutians are a minority, they have firm control of the territory...
      尽管雅库特人是少数民族，但他们却牢牢地掌控着这块版图。
   2. The company, a household name in the States, has a firm foothold in the British market.
      这家美国国内家喻户晓的公司在英国市场上站稳了脚跟。
9. ADJ-GRADED 忠实的;忠贞的;牢靠的
   If people are firm friends, they have been close friends for a long time and their friendship is likely to continue.
   1. The couple met about two years ago and soon became firm friends.
      这对夫妇大约两年前相遇，很快就成了知交。
10. ADJ-GRADED (价格、价值、货币等)坚挺的，稳定的，居高不下的
    If a price, value, or currency is firm, it is not decreasing in value or amount.
    1. Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong...
       棉花价格始终保持坚挺，需求旺盛。
    2. The shares held firm at 280p...
       股价稳稳地维持在280便士。
    3. Firm prices and stability will allow both producers and consumers to plan confidently.
       价格的居高不下和市场的稳定将使制造商与消费者都能满怀信心地制订计划。
11. VERB (在植物周围)压，培(土)
    If you firm soil around a plant, you press it so that it is fairly solid rather than loose.
    1. Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.
       在根上再多培些土，用水浇透。
12. PHRASE 坚定不移;坚持己见;拒不让步
    If someone stands firm, they refuse to change their mind about something.
    1. The council is standing firm against the barrage of protest...
       委员会面对接二连三的抗议拒不让步。
    2. The President has appealed to his European partners to stand firm on the issue.
       总统已经呼吁其欧洲伙伴在此问题上站稳立场。
13. PHRASAL VERB-ERG (使)更坚固;(使)更坚硬;(使)更结实
    If you firm up something or if it firms up, it becomes firmer and more solid.
    1. This treatment helps tone the body, firm up muscles and tighten the skin...
       该治疗有助于强身健体、紧致皮肤。
    2. I now go swimming five times a week, which helps firm me up...
       我现在每周游5次泳，这对强身健体很有益处。
    3. The mixture will seem too wet at this stage, but it will firm up when chilled.
       混合物在此阶段看起来会非常湿，但冷却后就会坚硬起来。
14. PHRASAL VERB-ERG (使)更明确;(使)更强化;(使)确切
    If you firm something up or if it firms up, it becomes clearer, stronger, or more definite.
    1. Looking to the future, the Government will firm up their plans for a cleaner, greener, safer Britain...
       展望未来，政府将更加明确其计划，建设一个更清洁、更环保、更安全的英国。
    2. The ground rules have been firmed up...
       基本原则已得到进一步强化。
    3. At least the bank situation had firmed up.
       至少银行的形势已经更加明朗了。
15. PHRASAL VERB 使(价格、价值等)保持坚挺(或稳定)
    If a financial institution firms up the price or value of something, they take action to protect and maintain its price or value.
    1. OPEC has agreed to freeze its global oil production slightly in order to firm up crude prices.
       石油输出国组织已同意对全球石油生产稍加冻结，以稳定原油价格。

1. A united Germany must be firmly anchored in NATO if Europe is to remain stable
   欧洲要保持稳定，德国必须统一并固守北约。
2. Your left hand should be wrapped fairly firmly around the butt end of the club.
   你的左手应该紧紧握住棒子较粗的一端。
3. I shall nail my colours firmly to the mast on this subject — as a feminist I find movies like this offensive.
   我要非常明确地表明自己对这个主题的看法：作为一名女权主义者我认为这类电影是对女性的侮辱。
4. He has nailed his colours firmly to Mr Dobson's mast
   他表示坚决支持多布森先生。
5. 'The age of corporatism must be put firmly behind us,' he proclaimed.
   “必须坚决让社团主义时代成为过去，”他宣布道。
6. I firmly believe our strategy is being deliberately, cynically manipulated.
   我坚信我们的策略正在被人存心恶意操纵。
7. Inflation is moving firmly downwards.
   通货膨胀率正稳步下降。
8. At 69 he is as firmly in the driving seat of the company as ever.
   在69岁时他仍一如既往地牢牢掌握着公司的控制权。
9. Any attempt to encroach upon presidential prerogatives in this domain was quickly and firmly resisted
   任何试图挑战总统在这个领域的特权的举动都遭到了迅速而坚定的制止。
10. Forensic evidence points the finger of suspicion firmly at him.
    法医的证据将怀疑的矛头明确地指向了他。
11. He tries to help people with problems, but firmly believes they should do more to help themselves.
    他尽力帮助有困难的人，但仍坚信他们应该更加努力自救。
12. He firmly believes liberty is inseparable from social justice
    他坚信自由与社会正义是不可分的。
13. Western diplomats firmly reject any linkage.
    西方外交官坚决拒绝任何关联协议。
14. 'I'll do it, Eleanor,' Angus said, quickly jumping up. But this time she only shook her head. 'I'll manage,' she said firmly.
    安格斯一跃而起道：“让我来，埃莉诺。”可是，这一次她只是摇了摇头，坚定地说：“我能应付。”
15. One must apply oneself to the present and keep one's eyes firmly fixed on one's future goals
    人们必须立足现在，目光锁定未来目标。
16. The onus of proof is reversed in libel actions and placed firmly on the defender.
    在诽谤诉讼中，举证责任反过来由辩方全权承担。
17. Professors, for the most part, are firmly committed to teaching, not research.
    大多数教授都投身于教学，而不是研究。
18. Tap each one firmly on your work surface to settle the mixture.
    在工作台上逐个轻轻敲紧，让混合物变得密实。
19. His team retreated last night with tails tucked firmly between their legs.
    昨晚，他的队伍灰溜溜地退场了。
20. She has Rachel firmly under her thumb.
    她把雷切尔牢牢地抓在手心里。
21. We will, as always, firmly support your just struggle.
    我们将一如既往坚决支持你们的正义斗争。
22. One is firmly established by oneself.
    卓然自立。
23. He is firmly under the belief that there is life after death.
    他坚信死后仍有生命。
24. His advice was firmly graven on my heart.
    我把他的忠告铭记心头。
25. We firmly believe that our just cause will succeed.
    我们坚信我们的正义事业必定胜利。
26. We firmly oppose ourselves to seizing on others 'faultsm to putting hats on people, and to wielding the big stick.
    我们坚决反对抓辫子，戴帽子，打棍子。
27. We firmly support the Asian, African and Latin American people in their struggle for liberation!
    我们坚决支持亚洲、非洲、拉丁美洲各国人民的解放斗争。
28. I myself will firmly carry out this plan.
    我本人将坚决执行这个计划。
29. The company established itself firmly in business.
    这家公司已在商界牢固地确立了自己的地位。
30. The usage is now firmly established.
    这种用法现已得到确认。

adv

1. with resolute determination
   1. we firmly believed it
   2. you must stand firm

   Synonym:    firmsteadfastlyunwaveringly

2. with firmness
   1. held hard to the railing

   Synonym:    hard

3. in a secure manner
   1. she held the child securely

   Synonym:    securely